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Survey of English Place-Names

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Brightlycott

Early-attested site in the Parish of Shirwell

Historical Forms

  • Brittecote 1285 FA
  • Brightlecote 1310 Ass
  • Barygthlecote 1346 FA
  • Bryghtlecote 1351 FF
  • Brightelecote 1378 IpmR

Etymology

'Beorhtla 's cot(e).' For this pers. name v. Brightling PN Sx 470.

Places in the same Parish

Major Settlement